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 Rice speech taints policy school opening
2009-05-14
Editorial - When former United States secretary of state Condoleezza Rice was invited to the University of Calgary, a clear message on our academic direction was sent. Rice came to give a speech on "critical issues facing North America from a global perspective" for the U of C School of Public Policy's grand opening.
The $500-a-plate event sparked debate quickly after it was announced, with petitions from angry students and community members popping up online. They argued that Rice's history regarding torture policy and the pre-approval of CIA waterboarding was not something they wanted supported through the school's gala launch. Much like former president George W. Bush's visit in March, some called for an acknowledgement of her involvement in war crimes. Rice approved waterboarding on prisoners as early as May 2002, when she was still national security advisor.
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 Moustache Rock
Classic í70s rock event rises like a phoenix from the Night galleryís ashes
2009-05-14
Do you ever need a good excuse to sport an awesome 'stache? The answer should be no, but if you're searching for one, Broken City promoter Craig Evans has got it for you.
Broken City will be hosting Beija Flor, the Ramblin' Ambassadors, Cripple Creek Fairies, Woodpigeon, some combination of the Dudes- currently listed as Danny Vee and the Fellas- and other local bands playing covers of their favourite classic rock tunes for an event called Moustache Rock, which started at the Night Gallery in 1997.
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